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AE51 DTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 65,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 59,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 59,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,331 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,693 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AE51 DTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 DTU?

You can check the full history of AE51 DTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE51 DTU registered?

AE51 DTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AE51 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DTU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 DTU have outstanding finance?

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